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explained.
    He used this standard line on any of his clients who were curious about his abilities. Most people were satisfied with this response but there were some who pressed the issue.
    “I understand that but I may want to purchase one of your enchantments if you manage to restore the artifact,” Virginia said.
    Mark leveled an earnest and regretful gaze at her. “I’m afraid that just isn’t possible. I used to sell to individuals but people don’t get the same results as when I do the magic myself.”
    “I understand but maybe you can make an exception for me.”
    “I’m sorry. I insist that I personally perform all restorations,” Mark said.
    “I would like to examine one of your wands before you use them then.”
    Mark had brought four of his wands which were turquoise and considerably larger and thicker than average. The standard wand was more than sufficient for his purposes but he’d noticed through experience that a lot of potential clients were influenced by the size of his tools. Mark currently wore pants equipped with two wand pockets that allowed for three wands in each pocket. He pulled out one of his wands and Virginia blinked with surprise.
    “I’m surprised airport security didn’t make you put that with the luggage,” she commented.
    “You’re free to examine it, if you’d like.” Mark intentionally avoided answering her question as he didn’t want to reveal he was a white magic practitioner as they weren’t known for being skilled with restorations. He handed her the wand.
    “It’s so big.” Virginia held the wand in both hands so she could take a closer look. “This might be even larger than Dustin’s wands.”
    “I seriously doubt that.” Dustin scowled as he got up and withdrew one of his own power wands.
    He stalked over to Virginia and she held Mark’s wand out so they could compare. Dustin lined them up which revealed his own was about a couple of inches shorter.
    Virginia shot him a reassuring smile. “Yours is really big, too.”
    Dustin’s expression was annoyed as he pocketed his wand and returned to his seat. Virginia handed Mark’s back to him.
    “Thanks,” Mark said.
    “You never answered my question. Why didn’t airport security confiscate your wand?” she asked.
    Mark hesitated. “Because I used source energy to construct the restoration enchantment.”
    “Of course.” Virginia’s face lit up with sudden comprehension. “You’re a white magic practitioner.”
    “We might as well turn the plane around now. This is a waste of time,” Dustin interjected.
    Anxiety and dread clawed at Mark’s gut as he realized he’d probably just lost a sale.
    “Why do you say that?” Virginia asked with puzzlement.
    “Everyone knows white magic is limited to only defense and healing.”
    “But his business is very successful. I researched him thoroughly and his clients had wonderful things to say about him and he did the very best restoration on my test study.”
    “Maybe he only started dabbling with white magic just recently. He looks like he’s fresh out of high school.” Dustin pinned Mark with a critical eye. “How old are you, anyway?”
    “That’s beside the point,” Mark said.
    “He’s eighteen. I checked,” Virginia said.
    “I can’t believe you hired a kid to do something so important.” Dustin regarded her with incredulous disbelief.
    “I’m a legal adult.” Mark’s brown eyes flashed with outrage.
    Virginia shot him a reassuringly look. “Don’t worry. I’m not changing my mind about this job. I’ve already hired you and we both signed the work contract.”
    “Historians are certain that American Stonehenge was a center for dark magic. How is white magic going to restore that?” Dustin argued.
    Mark tensed with shock and renewed anxiety. He’d read about American Stonehenge before and knew about this theory but he’d never fully considered the reality of it until now. Dustin was probably right.
    “I don’t believe it,”